2026 Volkswagen T-Cross Life 1.0 TSI DSG specifications

2026 Volkswagen T-Cross Life 1.0 TSI DSG data
Applicable to the South African domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater suv/sports utility vehicle
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2551 mm 100.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1528 mm 60.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1509 mm 59.4 inches
Length 4135 mm 162.8 inches
Width 1760 mm 69.3 inches
Height 1573 mm 61.9 inches
Ground clearance 188 mm 7.4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 1291 kg 2846 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 40 litres 8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 3
Capacity 1 litre
999 cc
(60.963 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74.5 × 76.4 mm
2.93 × 3.01 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 115 PS (113.5 bhp) (85 kW)
at 5000-5500 rpm
maximum torque 200 Nm (148 ft·lb) (20.4 kgm)
at 2000-3500 rpm
Specific output 84.7 kW/litre
115.2 ps/litre
113.6 bhp/litre
1.86 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 200.2 Nm/litre
2.42 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2515.8 kPa (364.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 333 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
89.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
65.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
87.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.25 kg/kW
25.48 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions 126.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) D
CO2 Effizienz (DE) C
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6J x 16
Wheel size rear 6J x 16
Tyres front 205/60 R 16 92H
Tyres rear 205/60 R 16 92H
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 7 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID855074
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2026 Volkswagen T-Cross Life 1.0 TSI DSG added 2026-05-03.
Last modified 2026-05-03.

Volkswagen T-Cross models

5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 5M 999 cm3/61.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 133.0 CO2 1291 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 999 cm3/61.0cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 126.0 CO2 1291 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 999 cm3/61.0cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 126.0 CO2 1291 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 999 cm3/61.0cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 126.0 CO2 1291 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 5M 999 cm3/61.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 114.0 CO2 1130 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 999 cm3/61.0cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 123.0 CO2 1160 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 999 cm3/61.0cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 123.0 CO2 1160 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 127.0 CO2 1215 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 6M 999 cm3/61.0cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 110.0 CO2 1277 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 5M 999 cm3/61.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 110.0 CO2 1267 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 999 cm3/61.0cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 112.0 CO2 1298 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 116.0 CO2 1324 kg
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